University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

1210–1380

Median ~1300

Acceptance rate

74%

Enrollment

20,112

ACT middle 50%

27–32

Current admissions guidance for University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo is a SUNY flagship public research university with a reported 1210–1380 SAT middle-50% range in the federal College Scorecard snapshot. Its admissions review considers academic and nonacademic context.

SAT/ACT policy

UB does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission or scholarship consideration. Applicants choosing test-optional review are not disadvantaged, and submitted scores must come directly from the testing agency.

Application deadlines

The nonbinding Early Action deadline is November 1. The regular application completion deadline is February 1, with later applications considered while capacity remains.

How to use your SAT score

Submit a score when it represents academic ability better than the high school record.
Test-optional applicants retain merit-scholarship consideration.
Apply by November 1 for an earlier response and priority merit review.

Admissions details checked July 17, 2026. Verify policies before applying: Buffalo first-year admissions and deadlines · Buffalo test-optional policy.

How University at Buffalo compares

The ~1300 SAT midpoint ranks #75 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #11 of 26 in NY.
Its 74% acceptance rate is more selective than 37% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
Reported section midpoints skew 30 points toward Math (650 Math vs 620 Reading and Writing).
Median earnings 10 years after entry ($70,814) are $7,748 above the $63,066 median across that pool.
Out-of-state students pay $20,600 more per year than in-state students ($31,536 vs $10,936).

National SAT rank

#75 of 197

SAT rank in NY

#11 of 26

More selective than

37% of ranked colleges

Earnings vs national median

+$7,748

What the numbers say about University at Buffalo

The reported middle 50% spans 170 points, from 1210 to 1380. A planning score near or above 1420 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The reported section midpoints are 620 Reading and Writing and 650 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 74% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 75% completion rate and $70,814 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

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Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$10,936

Tuition (out-of-state)

$31,536

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$70,814

4-year completion rate (150% time)

75%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1210 and 1380. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1420 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1380 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1300 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
1210 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

At or above 1380

Strong relative score

At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

1210–1370

Within the reported range

Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

Below 1210

Below the reported range

Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to University at Buffalo's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
John Carroll University	University Heights, OH	1180–1330	81%
Loyola University Chicago	Chicago, IL	1170–1360	82%
Clarkson University	Potsdam, NY	1200–1390	77%
University of North Carolina Wilmington	Wilmington, NC	1230–1340	64%
Ithaca College	Ithaca, NY	1230–1390	69%
Champlain College	Burlington, VT	1220–1380	83%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for University at Buffalo?

University at Buffalo's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1210–1380, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1420 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is University at Buffalo's acceptance rate?

University at Buffalo's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 74%.

How much does it cost to attend University at Buffalo?

In-state tuition is approximately $10,936 and out-of-state is approximately $31,536. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

Is University at Buffalo test-optional?

When are University at Buffalo's application deadlines?

The nonbinding Early Action deadline is November 1. The regular application completion deadline is February 1, with later applications considered while capacity remains.

Official site: www.buffalo.edu